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Settlement agreement (VSO) in the event of partial incapacity for work: the consequences<\/h2>\n

A settlement agreement (VSO) in the event of partial incapacity for work has consequences for your benefit and income. Below you can read what you need to take into account.<\/p>\n

Ben je gedeeltelijk arbeidsongeschikt en krijg je van je werkgever een settlement agreement<\/a><\/a> aangeboden? Dan sta je voor een ingewikkelde beslissing. Gedeeltelijke arbeidsongeschiktheid maakt de situatie juridisch complexer dan een ‘gewoon’ ontslag, omdat jouw uitkeringsrechten en re-integratieverplichtingen een grote rol spelen. Het is daarom belangrijk dat je weet wat de gevolgen zijn voordat je iets tekent.<\/p>\n

What exactly is partial incapacity for work?<\/h2>\n

Partial incapacity for work arises when, due to illness or injury, you are no longer able to work to your full capacity but are still able to work to some extent. Think, for example, of someone who, due to back problems, can only work four hours a day instead of eight.<\/p>\n

After two years of sick leave, the UWV assesses whether you are entitled to a WIA benefit. Those who are between 35% and 80% incapacitated for work fall under the WGA (Return to Work for the Partially Incapacitated). This is a specific category with its own rules, and it is precisely here that complications arise in the context of a settlement agreement.<\/p>\n

What changes when you sign a settlement agreement?<\/h2>\n

A settlement agreement (also known as a VSO or termination agreement) means that your employment ends by mutual consent. This may sound straightforward, but the consequences can be significant if you are partially incapacitated for work.<\/p>\n

Consequences for your WGA benefit<\/h3>\n

If you are already receiving a WGA benefit and are also still partially working for your employer, signing a VSO may affect the amount of that benefit. The UWV takes your income alongside the benefit into account. As soon as that income falls away, the UWV will recalculate your benefit entitlement.<\/p>\n

Bovendien kan het UWV oordelen dat je de arbeidsovereenkomst ‘verwijtbaar’ hebt be\u00ebindigd. Dit kan leiden tot een maatregel op je uitkering, zoals een tijdelijke korting. Of dit daadwerkelijk gebeurt, hangt af van de omstandigheden van jouw specifieke geval.<\/p>\n

Consequences for your reintegration process<\/h3>\n

As long as you are employed, your employer is obliged to invest in your reintegration. That obligation lapses at the moment the employment contract ends. This means you may lose guidance, workplace adjustments, or a suitable position. It is important to be aware of what you are giving up when you agree to a VSO.<\/p>\n

What should you look out for during negotiations?<\/h2>\n

A settlement agreement is rarely a ready-made document that you simply have to accept. There is almost always room for negotiation. In the case of partial incapacity for work, make sure you pay attention to the following:<\/p>\n